MD_DA771 Whey Protein Concentrate - Central and Western U.S. Report 18 - Released on May 05, 2022 The price range for whey protein concentrate 34% is unchanged, but the mostly price series moved up. The gap between market segments is growing. Industry contacts report having plenty of demand for WPC 34% that meets rigorous end user requirements, such as infant formula processing. However, WPC 34% that is interchangeable with other dairy proteins has garnered less interest as the prices of those dairy proteins have fallen in recent weeks. Some buyers are holding their purchasing activity in abeyance as they wait and see what develops. WPC 34% inventories are relatively tight, but stable. A few manufacturers report making a little more WPC 34% in the last few weeks. DAIRY MARKET NEWS MONTHLY AVERAGES The April 2022 Dairy Market News average of the mostly price series for Central and West whey protein concentrate 34% is $1.7920, compared to $1.7102 in March and $1.0977 one year ago. Prices for: Central and Western U.S., All First Sales, F.O.B., Extra Grade, Conventional, and Edible Whey Protein Concentrate Price Range - 34% Protein; $/LB: 1.7000 - 1.9500 Mostly Range - 34% Protein; $/LB: 1.7500 - 1.8750 Information for the period May 2 - 6, 2022, issued weekly Published by: Dairy Market News - Madison, WI MICHAEL BANDLI, (608)422-8592 Email: mike.bandli@usda.gov Additional Dairy Market News Information: Dairy Market News (DMN) by Phone: (608)422-8602 DMN Website: https://www.ams.usda.gov/market-news/dairy DMN MARS (My Market News): https://mymarketnews.ams.usda.gov